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Perhaps the most famous hiking trail in the world, the Appalachian Trail runs for 2,174 miles, from Maine to Georgia, over mountains, valleys and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the east. On daily hikes of six to ten miles, sample gorgeous stretches of the trail in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia. Your base will be the Shepherd’s Spring Retreat Center, whose unique location provides convenient access to all four states.

Highlights

• Daily hikes take you across the beautiful Appalachia mountains while bringing you into several state and national parks as well as historic areas.
• Naturalists, "AT" thru-hikers, and others lead the discovery of your inspiring natural surroundings.
• After a day on the trail, relax in comfort as you learn about the journey that is the Appalachian Trail and the people who call Appalachia home.

Program Notes

The program is based in one location, so a fair amount of driving is required each day to reach the desired trails. Sag wagons (typically 15 passenger vans) will be taking you to the trailheads each day, and pick up all hikers at the end of the day. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.

Activity Notes

Hiking 6-10 miles daily over varied terrain at your own pace. Ungroomed trail over rocky and rough terrain, some days with larger elevation changes. Some hiking requires a lengthy van ride to trailheads. Sag wagon support during breaks on hike. Program appropriate for seasoned hikers.Date Notes10/11/2015This area can experience cold weather this time of year (30 to 40 degrees overnight) with temperatures increasing during the day. Please pack accordingly.Coordinated by Shepherd's Spring Outdoor Ministry Center.

Need Help?

The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!